A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Across starts ZAR 1249900 cheaperAcross from ZAR 1,199,900 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine Power
-
Not Applicable
Torque
-
367
Engine Size
-
1598
Claimed Mileage
-
7.5
Ground Clearance
-
177 mm
Boot Space
-
Not Applicable
Airbags
-
Not Available
Kerb Weight
-
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
-
7
Warranty
-
5
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Santa Fe Hybrid holds a noticeable edge over Across, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid
+15 pts
Efficiency
Across
+9 pts
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid
+28 pts
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid
+30 pts
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
-
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
-
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
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Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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Seven-seat SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
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Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Model Year
-
2026
Production Status
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published
Segment
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SUV
Vehicle Type
-
SUV
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ground Clearance
-
177 mm
Wheelbase
-
2815 mm
Length
-
4830 mm
Width
-
1900 mm
Height
-
1770 mm
Kerb Weight
-
Not Applicable
Gross Vehicle Weight
-
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
-
7
Boot Space
-
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Number of Doors
-
5
Max Payload
-
Not Applicable
Boot Volume
-
Not Applicable
Doors
-
5
Seats
-
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
67 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
-
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
177 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
-
177 mm
Height Mm
-
1770 mm
Length Mm
-
4830 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
-
Not Applicable
Cargo Volume
-
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
-
Not Applicable
Turning Circle
-
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
-
Not Applicable
Width Mm
-
1900 mm
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
-
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Type
-
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Displacement
-
1598 cc
Cylinders
-
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Applicable
Power
-
Not Applicable
Power @ RPM
-
Not Applicable
Torque
-
367 Nm
Torque @ RPM
-
Not Applicable
Fuel System
-
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
-
Not Applicable
Top Speed
-
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
9.5 sec
Compression Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Cylinder Bore
-
Not Applicable
Piston Stroke
-
Not Applicable
Engine Code
-
Not Applicable
Power
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Grade Required
-
Hybrid
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Applicable
Engine Aspiration
-
Not Applicable
Engine Type Config
-
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
0–100 km/h
-
9.5 sec
Engine Displacement
-
1598 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
-
1.6 l
Acceleration 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Engine Config
-
1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid
Engine Cylinders
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement Cc
-
1598 cc
Engine Power kW
-
Not Applicable
Engine Torque Nm
-
367 Nm
Engine Valves
-
Not Applicable
Induction
-
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
-
Not Applicable
Max Torque Nm
-
367 Nm
Maximum Power
-
Not Applicable
Maximum Torque
-
367 Nm
Power kW Rpm
-
Not Applicable
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
System Output
-
175.2
Torque Nm Rpm
-
Not Applicable
Turbo Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Transmission
-
Automatic
Drive Type
-
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
-
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
6 km/h
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
-
4WD / AWD
Transmission
-
Automatic
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
6 km/h
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
-
7.5 km/l
City Mileage
-
6.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
8.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
67 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
-
13.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
-
13.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
-
13.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
-
7.5 km/l
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
-
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
-
13.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
-
13.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
-
13.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
-
67 l
Fuel Type
-
Hybrid
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
-
Not Available
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Standard
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
Not Available
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
TCS
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
Drive Modes
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
-
Cloth
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Capacity
-
7
Seat Count
-
7
Seat Trim
-
Cloth
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Climate Control
-
Not Available
Power Windows
-
Not Available
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Wireless
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
AC Type
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
13.3
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Launch Control
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Stability Control
-
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Not Applicable
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment Screen
-
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
-
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
-
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
-
SYNC
Wireless Android Auto
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
-
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Body Type
-
SUV
Led Headlights
-
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
-
Halogen
Headlight Type
-
Halogen
Headlights
-
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
4WD / AWD
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Wheelbase Mm
-
2815 mm
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension
-
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
-
5
Warranty Kilometers
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty
-
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
-
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
-
Flagship
Price Source
-
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
-
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
-
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
1249900
Starting Price Zar
-
1249900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 17 points
Santa Fe Hybrid holds a noticeable edge over Across, especially in key ownership areas.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +15
Efficiency
Across +9
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +28
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +30
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +15
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
28/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
Across
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
wins with 56 pts
vs 39 pts for Across
In structured scoring, Santa Fe Hybrid emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Across may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the Santa Fe Hybrid edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Across 50 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 41. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Across 0, Santa Fe Hybrid 28. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Across 50, Santa Fe Hybrid 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Across 50, Santa Fe Hybrid 80. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Across 50, Santa Fe Hybrid 65. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Santa Fe Hybrid edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Santa Fe Hybrid scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Across and Santa Fe Hybrid in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Across scores 50 vs 65.
Efficiency: Across scores 50 vs 41.
Safety: Across scores 0 vs 28.
Practicality: Across scores 50 vs 80.
Ownership: Across scores 50 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Santa Fe Hybrid
the advantage in this comparison.
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